Ivan Rodriguez breaks his thumb when it is struck by Mo Vaughn’s bat swinging on a third strike when the American League MVP attempts to throw out a runner stealing second base

On July 24, 2000 — Ivan Rodriguez (.347, 27, 83) breaks his thumb when it is struck by Mo Vaughn’s bat swinging on a third strike when the American League MVP attempts to throw out a runner stealing second base. The Texas Rangers’ All-Star catcher will miss the rest of the season. The Angels defeat the Rangers, 6 – 5, in 12 innings, and Angels LF Darin Erstad ties the American League mark for an extra-inning game with 12 putouts, last tied by Rickey Henderson, in 1988.